A Guide to Article Writing and Publication

This work is aimed at sensitizing all and sundry on research issues, especially the senior members of the academic staff, who publication is one of the major pillars for their promotion. It also seeks to facilitate research and dissemination of the research findings through publication. When this material is properly understood and accurately implemented in the writing of articles or books minimal challenges will be encountered, if at all, for such material to be published. Article writing and publication will help the authors widen their knowledge and skills, earn promotion, and ultimately raising their standards and that of their institution.To this effect the authors deem it fit putting this piece together to help build and sharpen the skills of students, staff, administrators, researchers and would be-researchers in writing for publication. The authors of this book will appreciate if staff digested the material and any identified concerns, including recommendations, channeled to them.